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2011 Map of Angelus

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Angelus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Angelus and Catarrh serve as the primary hubs in this rural landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of waterways draining toward the Lynches River. The terrain is characterized by numerous small impoundments and wetlands, including Hamburg Lake, Hortons Pond, and Lake James, alongside several engineered structures like the Herb Leard Pond Dam and Kirley Pond Dam. These water features highlight the importance of water management in the region's agricultural and residential history.

Road names across the sheet, such as Rocky Creek Church Rd, Yates Cemetery Rd, and Antioch Church Rd, point to long-standing community landmarks and family lineages. Landmarks such as Evans Ford across Rocky Creek recall historical crossing points used before modern bridge infrastructure was fully established. The survey also captures numerous named branches and gullies, including Sevenmile Branch, Oxpen Branch, and Jumping Gully, which feed into the larger Big Sandy Creek and Swift Creek systems.